Courts Service Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 November 2015

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Ceisteanna (110)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

110. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 511 of 14 July 2015, which was replied to on 26 August 2015, and which reply stated that between January 2013 and May 2015 20,830 were drink-driving cases listed and there were 8,391 convictions, if recent figures published by the Courts Service will be revised and backdated once all outstanding cases are completed following adjournments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38434/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Deputy will be aware that under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service and I have no role in the matter. Section 4(3) of the 1998 Act provides that the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions, which includes the provision of information on the courts system. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have made enquiries and the information is currently being compiled and verified. I shall arrange for the information requested to be forwarded to him shortly.